Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/series/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse/ Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life.If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:38:20 +0000 en © 2025 Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse all about creating healthier relationships Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. episodic Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life.If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today. Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. hello@breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com false https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/igt4bmhu45618wxmbwax5ralrotn-1.jpg Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/series/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse/ hello@breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life.If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today. No 5cd80628-9064-584b-aef9-be48a76624eb https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Feed Swap: Covert Narcissist Relationships — When You Can’t Live the Lie Anymore with Renee Swanson https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/feed-swap-covert-narcissist-relationships-when-you-cant-live-the-lie-anymore-with-renee-swanson/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:20:50 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/feed-swap-covert-narcissist-relationships-when-you-cant-live-the-lie-anymore-with-renee-swanson/ There comes a point in a covert narcissistic relationship when you can no longer live the lie. It isn't always a dramatic breaking point — sometimes it's a slow erosion that leaves you mentally exhausted, emotionally numb, and physically depleted. In this episode, Renee Swanson — host of the Covert Narcissism Podcast and founder of CNG Life Coaching — shares her own story of hitting the wall in her marriage to a covert narcissist.

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]]> There comes a point in a covert narcissistic relationship when you can no longer live the lie. It isn't always a dramatic breaking point — sometimes it's a slow erosion that leaves you mentally exhausted, emotionally numb, and physically depleted. In this episode, Renee Swanson — host of the Covert Narcissism Podcast and founder of CNG Life Coaching — shares her own story of hitting the wall in her marriage to a covert narcissist.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/podcast-logo.jpg Feed Swap: Covert Narcissist Relationships — When You Can’t Live the Lie Anymore with Renee Swanson false no 00:22:18 No no When Narcissists Weaponize Food: What Survivors Need to Know https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/when-narcissists-weaponize-food-what-survivors-need-to-know/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:56:06 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/when-narcissists-weaponize-food-what-survivors-need-to-know/ Narcissistically disorder individuals often use basic needs, like food, to establish dominance and control. They like to use a reoccurring and emotionally loaded activity to express their specialness and to point out your inadequacies. Learn 3 practical steps to rediscover your autonomy and pleasure around food.

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]]> Narcissistically disorder individuals often use basic needs, like food, to establish dominance and control. They like to use a reoccurring and emotionally loaded activity to express their specialness and to point out your inadequacies. Learn 3 practical steps to rediscover your autonomy and pleasure around food.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Viewers-Stories-Square-Cover-Art-1-1.png When Narcissists Weaponize Food: What Survivors Need to Know false no 00:17:36 No no The Real Reason Narcissists Make Food About Control https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/the-real-reason-narcissists-make-food-about-control/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:11:47 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/the-real-reason-narcissists-make-food-about-control/ Food is the most primal human need — and narcissists know it. In this conversation, Dr. Kerry McAvoy and co-host Lynn S. decode the psychology behind narcissistic food control and why it is never actually about the food.

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]]> Food is the most primal human need — and narcissists know it. In this conversation, Dr. Kerry McAvoy and co-host Lynn S. decode the psychology behind narcissistic food control and why it is never actually about the food.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcast-Thumbnail-Template-5.png The Real Reason Narcissists Make Food About Control false no 00:29:06 No no Harmless Joke? No, It Was Sadism & Why Your Body Spotted the Truth First https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/harmless-joke-no-it-was-sadism-why-your-body-spotted-the-truth-first/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:52 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/harmless-joke-no-it-was-sadism-why-your-body-spotted-the-truth-first/ In this episode, Dr. Kerry identifies the often missed sadism dressed up as pranks in this breakdown of a Smosh Pit podcast retelling of a Reddit story. We often feel the "flinch" or wrongness of the sadistic behavior in our body before categorizing it as intentionally hurtful.

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]]> In this episode, Dr. Kerry identifies the often missed sadism dressed up as pranks in this breakdown of a Smosh Pit podcast retelling of a Reddit story. We often feel the "flinch" or wrongness of the sadistic behavior in our body before categorizing it as intentionally hurtful.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Viewers-Stories-Square-Cover-Art-3.png Harmless Joke? No, It Was Sadism & Why Your Body Spotted the Truth First false no 00:16:28 No no How Dangerous Predators Hide Sadism in Plain Sight – Joe Navarro, Former FBI Agent https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/how-dangerous-predators-hide-sadism-in-plain-sight-joe-navarro-former-fbi-agent/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:07:54 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/how-dangerous-predators-hide-sadism-in-plain-sight-joe-navarro-former-fbi-agent/ Former FBI agent Joe Navarro joins Dr. Kerry McAvoy to expose the covert sadism of narcissistic abuse — the withheld affection, disguised put-downs, and silent treatments that inflict lasting damage far more quietly than overt rage.

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]]> Former FBI agent Joe Navarro joins Dr. Kerry McAvoy to expose the covert sadism of narcissistic abuse — the withheld affection, disguised put-downs, and silent treatments that inflict lasting damage far more quietly than overt rage.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcast-Thumbnail-Template-4.png How Dangerous Predators Hide Sadism in Plain Sight – Joe Navarro, Former FBI Agent false no 00:28:45 No no Why Narcissists Refuse to Say Sorry: Real Survivors Reveal the Pattern https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/why-narcissists-refuse-to-say-sorry-real-survivors-reveal-the-pattern/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:23:52 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/why-narcissists-refuse-to-say-sorry-real-survivors-reveal-the-pattern/ Dr. Kerry shares real survivor stories that reveal how toxic and character-disordered individuals turn special occasions into opportunities for manipulation and emotional harm. If you've ever been left comforting the person who hurt you, this episode will help you understand the pattern—and why it was never your fault.

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]]> Dr. Kerry shares real survivor stories that reveal how toxic and character-disordered individuals turn special occasions into opportunities for manipulation and emotional harm. If you've ever been left comforting the person who hurt you, this episode will help you understand the pattern—and why it was never your fault.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Viewers-Stories-Square-Cover-Art-2.png Why Narcissists Refuse to Say Sorry: Real Survivors Reveal the Pattern false no 00:08:51 No no Why Narcissists Destroy Your Best Days — It’s Not Forgetfulness, It’s Sadism https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/why-narcissists-destroy-your-best-days-its-not-forgetfulness-its-sadism/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:24:56 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/why-narcissists-destroy-your-best-days-its-not-forgetfulness-its-sadism/ Dr. Kerry and psychodynamic psychotherapist Lynn Strathdee explore why narcissists deliberately sabotage birthdays, anniversaries, and other meaningful moments. Discover the hidden psychological motives behind this painful pattern and learn how recognizing it can help you break free from self-blame.

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]]> Dr. Kerry and psychodynamic psychotherapist Lynn Strathdee explore why narcissists deliberately sabotage birthdays, anniversaries, and other meaningful moments. Discover the hidden psychological motives behind this painful pattern and learn how recognizing it can help you break free from self-blame.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcast-Thumbnail-Template-3.png Why Narcissists Destroy Your Best Days — It’s Not Forgetfulness, It’s Sadism false no 00:27:38 No no Narcissists Perfect at Hiding Cheating Because They Perfect at Lying to You https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/narcissists-perfect-at-hiding-cheating-because-they-perfect-at-lying-to-you/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:20:21 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/narcissists-perfect-at-hiding-cheating-because-they-perfect-at-lying-to-you/ Dr. Kerry unpacks real survivor comments to reveal how deception, gaslighting, and secret lives erode your ability to trust your own instincts. If you've ever questioned your reality after a toxic relationship, this episode will help you understand why—and begin reclaiming your confidence.

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]]> Dr. Kerry unpacks real survivor comments to reveal how deception, gaslighting, and secret lives erode your ability to trust your own instincts. If you've ever questioned your reality after a toxic relationship, this episode will help you understand why—and begin reclaiming your confidence.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Viewers-Stories-Square-Cover-Art-1.png Narcissists Perfect at Hiding Cheating Because They Perfect at Lying to You false no 00:10:25 No no A Sex Addict’s Deception Playbook: How Your Partner Hides a Double Life https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/a-sex-addicts-deception-playbook-how-your-partner-hides-a-double-life/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:11:33 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/a-sex-addicts-deception-playbook-how-your-partner-hides-a-double-life/ In this episode, Dr. Kerry and therapist Cheryl Camarillo uncover the hidden dynamics of sexual addiction, narcissistic traits, and the deception that keeps partners questioning themselves instead of the relationship. Learn why the warning signs are often invisible—and how to finally make sense of what you experienced.

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]]> In this episode, Dr. Kerry and therapist Cheryl Camarillo uncover the hidden dynamics of sexual addiction, narcissistic traits, and the deception that keeps partners questioning themselves instead of the relationship. Learn why the warning signs are often invisible—and how to finally make sense of what you experienced.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcast-Thumbnail-Template-1.png A Sex Addict’s Deception Playbook: How Your Partner Hides a Double Life false no 00:27:41 No no When the Car Becomes a Weapon: Real Stories of Narcissistic Road Rage https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/when-the-car-becomes-a-weapon-real-stories-of-narcissistic-road-rage/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:13 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/when-the-car-becomes-a-weapon-real-stories-of-narcissistic-road-rage/ Narcissists and other pathological personalities like to use ordinary experience to create fear and intimidation. Dr. Kerry and Lynn sit down in this podcast episode to discuss the weaponization of riding in a car and road rage.

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]]> Narcissists and other pathological personalities like to use ordinary experience to create fear and intimidation. Dr. Kerry and Lynn sit down in this podcast episode to discuss the weaponization of riding in a car and road rage.

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